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National Constitution Center, Philadelphia

525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Description

The National Constitution Center is a museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution. It is located in Philadelphia and includes various exhibits and a multimedia theatrical production. The building was designed by the architectural firm of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Noe that the museum does not houses the original US Constitution (it is stored at the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C).

Access & Transport

The museum is at the north end of Philadelphia Independence mall, 400m from Independence Hall. It is a 5mins' walk to '5th St Independence Hall' subway station (MFL) and bus #48 stops in front of the building on Arch St. There is a parking, enter from Race Street between 5th Street and 6th Street. It closes at 18h00. Accessibility info: https://constitutioncenter.org/museum/visit/accessibility

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining a visit there with the nearby Independence National Historical Park & Liberty Bell

Meta review

The museum draws mostly positive online reviews but there is a significant percentage of visitors who thought it was ok but not really impressive, not the best in the city by any stretch. Many reviewers mentioned the relevance of the content not just in relation with Philadelphia's historical district but in this age of strain on the country's democracy. To quote one reviewer, 'the Constitution is only as powerful as the institutions charged with enforcing its provisions'. A lot of positive comments about the friendly and knowledgeable docents.

Environmental & Social

No environmental data around the building. Purposely built and uses significant amounts of electricity. Educational and civic aspects

Conclusion

A well thought out and executed museum. For US nationals it has significant historical and present relevance but probably not a priority for foreign travellers as compared to other cultural venues.

Key positive

Engaging interactive exhibits

Suitable location for such museum

Key negative

(Increasingly) expensive considering the narrow topic and content

Suitability

Accessible

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in October 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday -

Wednesday10:00 - 17:00

Thursday10:00 - 17:00

Friday10:00 - 17:00

Saturday10:00 - 17:00

Sunday10:00 - 17:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
US$15
Adult
18 - 64
US$19
Child
6 - 17
US$15
Infant
0 - 5
US$0

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